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Care navigation helped me get support
Arthritis and asthma were hard enough to live with but then a diagnosis of angina also added to Kathleen’s health problems and the deterioration in her quality of life. Continued help and advice have meant that Kathleen’s quality of life has improved greatly.
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“They told me if I didn’t quit I might not be around much longer. It was the big wake up call I needed.”
Dean had smoked for 33 years when he was rushed to hospital with pneumonia. He got help from our Yorkshire Smokefree service and has now quit for good. Dean’s story “I’d smoked for 33 years before a health scare made me quit. I used to …
I have the skills to manage my medical problems now
A pit accident led to conditions including fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, hypertension and breathing problems for Chris. He also has Asperger’s (autism) and says that EPP has changed.
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Goal setting helped Maureen rediscover her talents and passions
Complex health issues quickly led to a very different life for active Maureen. COPD, breathing difficulties and asthma were hard to cope with, alongside arthritis. Low mood and a lack of motivation meant Maureen wasn’t good at self-care but goal setting and health coaching led …
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